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Paradise Landscaping is Hiring a Horticulturist Near Shelby, NC
Job Description
Job Description
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS!!!
General Information:
Job Title: Horticulturist
Location: 460 Cherryville Rd.
Shelby, NC 28150
Base Pay: $18.00 – 24:00 / Hour (not caped)
Employment Type: Regular Full Time, Day
Manage Others: No
Work With Team: 25-75% of the time, depending on the season and workload
Contact Info:
Email: info@myparadiselandscape.com
Phone: 704-297-6275
About Us
At Paradise Landscaping (PL), we understand that a yard is much more than grass, plants, flowers, mulch, and pavers. It is a personal oasis at someone’s home, it is an investment for a commercial building that improves the property’s value and makes the businesses patrons feel welcomed, both require special people to bring these properties to life. These are the kind of people that love to work at PL!
With over 15 years of increasing growth, visibility, and opportunity, our landscape company is seeking a talented Irrigation and Service Technician to join our team! As a locally owned and operated company with a stellar reputation serving high end clientele, we have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, quality, professionalism, and excellence. Armed with this, we make a point to use good judgement, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges. We promote open communication, creativity, teamwork, fairness, and openness to change. Attracting top talent in a collaborative environment contributes to our success.
Requirements
As a Horticulturist at Paradise Landscaping, you will play a crucial role in promoting healthy growth and enhancing the beauty of lawns and plantings. Your responsibilities include pruning, mulching, fertilizer, and insecticide applications, and making watering adjustments. The Horticulturist will actively contribute to the overall health and development of plants, perennials, and annuals, solving client problems related to plant health care. This field position, reporting to the president or assistant, may lead a small team (1-2additional members) based on workload and seasonal demands.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required:
·Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport
·Horticultural knowledge, including plant healthcare, hand pruning, and selective pruning experience
·Observational and analytical problem-solving skills
·Ability to communicate professionally and interact with customers, expressing sincere concern for their needs
·High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
·Knowledge of common regional plants, irrigation, watering needs, drainage, turf, and lighting systems
·Familiarity with pump operations
Licenses:
·Valid North Carolina driver’s license
Position Duties and Functions
1.Plant identification and proper pruning techniques.
2.Inventory management and order processing.
3.Research industry standards and use quality products.
4.Safely operate equipment and perform daily maintenance.
5.Attend required meetings or inspections.
6.Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technical data.
7.Communicate property conditions and field issues to management.
8.Complete assigned documentation tasks using a company-provided mobile device.
9.Operate and maintain equipment for applications.
Other
·Assist with other routes or specific customers as needed.
·Perform all other duties as assigned.
Summary
Working Conditions
This position involves frequent interaction with customers and coworkers in outdoor settings, with exposure to various weather elements and outdoor elements. Work requires daily travel throughout the community and work area.
Special Equipment
Must possess the ability to operate pruning tools, application equipment, a vehicle, and a mobile tablet or phone.
If you have what it takes, we will provide the rest:
· Competitive compensation
· Rewarding work in a collaborative team environment
· The opportunity to work for a company that is an industry leader
· Use of state-of-the-art equipment
· Medical and dental insurance
· 401(k) Plan
· Bonus Program
· Generous PTO
How to Apply:
If you're ready to join our team and make a positive impact on outdoor spaces, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're interested in this position to info@myparadiselandscape.com
Join us at Paradise Landscaping and be part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and the beauty of the outdoors. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS!!!
Paradise Landscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), religion, age, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other protected classes under state, local, or county regulations.
Candidates with disabilities who are in need of accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Paradise Landscaping Human Resources at 704-297-6275.
Paradise Landscaping does not guarantee that a position will be available at the time of submission. The submission of a resume or information expressing interest in working at Paradise Landscaping does not obligate the company in any way and does not guarantee employment. Any false statements or omissions of information submitted from this site may lead to denial of employment or dismissal if you are hired.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$31k-43k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/02/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/15/2024
HEADQUARTERS
FONTANA, CA
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2014
CEO
CHRISTOPHER FIGUEROA
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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